Voters Will Determine Path Forward For Elementary Schools

Early Voting at Town Hall
Early in-person voting is taking place now at Town Hall, anytime between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, from April 17 to May 6.

Tuesday, May 7 is the all day Referendum
Voting will take place at Charlestown Town Hall, anytime between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

With or without the Bond, the Chariho operating budget will be the same.
Rejecting the bond and state assistance will not save money.

  • $150 Million Bond with a 30-year term (on principal with a 76% reimbursement)
  • State Obligation $112 Million
  • Local Obligation $37 Million
  • With the Bond, the estimated yearly obligation in the Chariho operating budget would be approximately $2.3 Million
  • Without the Bond, the estimated yearly obligation in the Chariho operating budget would still be approximately $2.3 Million